“Uzbekistan Must Emerge from the Global Crisis as a Strong State” — Alisher Qodirov
Uzbekistan
Alisher Qodirov, leader of Uzbekistan’s Milliy Tiklanish Democratic Party, said the decisions taken following President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s meeting with entrepreneurs in Khiva should create conditions for multiple economic growth and higher household incomes. In his view, the current period of global turbulence could become an impetus for further reforms in Uzbekistan.
Qodirov noted that Uzbekistan’s GDP has tripled over the past decade, while the number of companies capable of generating $1 billion in exports is increasing. He said Uzbekistan is already becoming a “strong middle-level power”, a status he believes is also recognised internationally.
The politician stressed the need to remove barriers to entrepreneurship. In his view, eliminating restrictions should encourage businesses to grow rather than create dependence on state benefits.
“Benefits weaken. An entrepreneur should always be competitive, not hunt for privileges,” Qodirov wrote.
He also argued that an economy worth $180 billion remains “too small” for Uzbekistan. As benchmarks, Qodirov cited Kazakhstan, which is targeting a $400 billion GDP, and Türkiye, which has set a goal of reaching $1 trillion.
According to Qodirov, the decisions adopted at the Khiva meeting are aimed at increasing the size of the economy twofold, threefold or potentially even fourfold.
“Uzbekistan must emerge from the global crisis as a strong state. For this, large and competitive companies must emerge among the participants of the Khiva meeting,” he said.
Qodirov also stressed that economic development cannot be achieved through entrepreneurs who use corruption schemes to circumvent government institutions and legislation.
Looking ahead, Qodirov said Uzbekistan could reach a GDP of $500 billion by 2035 if the current pace of reforms is maintained. He said this would require entrepreneurs to be proactive and responsible, comply with the law, and society to uphold fairness and value the results already achieved.
The politician stressed the need to remove barriers to entrepreneurship. In his view, eliminating restrictions should encourage businesses to grow rather than create dependence on state benefits.
“Benefits weaken. An entrepreneur should always be competitive, not hunt for privileges,” Qodirov wrote.
He also argued that an economy worth $180 billion remains “too small” for Uzbekistan. As benchmarks, Qodirov cited Kazakhstan, which is targeting a $400 billion GDP, and Türkiye, which has set a goal of reaching $1 trillion.
According to Qodirov, the decisions adopted at the Khiva meeting are aimed at increasing the size of the economy twofold, threefold or potentially even fourfold.
“Uzbekistan must emerge from the global crisis as a strong state. For this, large and competitive companies must emerge among the participants of the Khiva meeting,” he said.
Qodirov also stressed that economic development cannot be achieved through entrepreneurs who use corruption schemes to circumvent government institutions and legislation.
Looking ahead, Qodirov said Uzbekistan could reach a GDP of $500 billion by 2035 if the current pace of reforms is maintained. He said this would require entrepreneurs to be proactive and responsible, comply with the law, and society to uphold fairness and value the results already achieved.
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